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Borneo Bulletin Yearbook 2023
Studying Abroad
Accredited by the Brunei Darussalam
National Accreditation Council under
the Ministry of Education, Findlay (B)
Sdn Bhd provides a range of services
through the entire journey in pursuing
higher education overseas. The
agency’s services include reviewing
personal statements, assisting with
university applications, running pre-
departure briefings, making language
test arrangements and making
housing applications.
Findlay also offers consultation to walk
students through their needs, goals,
visa applications and budget. Using
its comprehensive and up-to-date
research databases, Findlay helps
find suitable universities, colleges and
programmes for students.
Another long established agency is
the HRDS Education Services. As a
Bruneian agency established in 1997,
HRDS Education Services started by
managing several projects to bridge
connections between local institutions
and overseas partners.
Initially starting with Australian
universities, HRDS Education Services
grew to cover the United Kingdom
(UK),
Malaysia
and
Singapore
universities, all of which are now part
of their diverse client list of institutions
to choose from. The agency works
to meet the institution standards and
deliver quality counselling to place
students into their ideal university.
HRDS Education Services offers its
service for free for the universities
they promote.
In terms of scholarship opportunities,
students may obtain scholarships
from other sources apart from the
Brunei Government to study abroad.
Many Bruneians continue their studies
in other countries such as the UK,
United States (US) and Australia, to
name a few.
Awarded by the British High
Commission in Brunei Darussalam,
the renowned Chevening Scholarship
is for individuals who demonstrate
leadership potential and strong
academic
backgrounds.
The
scholarship offers full financial
support for future leaders to study for
an eligible Master’s degree at any UK
university while also gaining access
to a range of exclusive academic,
professional and cultural experiences.